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Getrdone52's 98 Ranger Build thread


Well I had the motor put in by another ranger enthusiast because I don't have the time to do it my self. It turned out great and just needs a few tweaks before its 100% done but it is running and driving!

Started as a 1998 3.0L 5 speed BW1354m then put in a 2000 Explorer 5.0L 4r70w 4406m, added PATS, swapped to auto pedals, added Explorer column, Explorer tachometer, Explorer bezel, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and the 4x4 lights work.

Sorry don't know why the pics are messed up but I'm too lazy to fix it right now...

Engine bay all cleaned up and ready for 5.0
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5.0 all taken apart
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Had to drill a hole in the motor mount 3/8" inch to the right so the T-Case didn't hit the gas tank.
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Motor bolted in
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Radiator is tight!
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Tranny cooler added
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4406 manual shift from a 2003 F-150 4.6L
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T-Case in
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The linkage is from a 99 F-150. This is what bolts to the tranny.
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Shafts are from a 98 Expedition. One from an F-150 will work as well. The rear had to be shortened, I think two inches but don't remember exactly.
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T-Case shifter and boot. I'm going to get an Explorer center console and cover that hole. (Sorry about the crappy pic)
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Dash taken apart
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Old and new steering column
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New column with cruise control buttons in
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All put together
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And the finished product
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How long did it take
Where did you get the motor from
 
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trucks coming along nicely man good work
 
Got the steering box moved, Long arms built
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Steering built
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Under the truck
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forgot to put this up but I have a few more things for it too

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Still needs front Driveshaft but the transmission crossmember is in the way... gunna have to cut into it a lot or make a different one. The 4406 sits so far back I need a 36" front drive shaft...
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what size tires are you planning to run

315/75/16 Goodyear MT/R's
 
I wish I could do all that but 3 kids takes a lot of money and being a farm hand takes my time good job your truck is sweet I like the sas and 5.0 but I'm not into pre runners. All I see is corn fields and mud

ps what did you do with the coil over shocks
 
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